JudiW101 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi, can anyone who has already moved back tell me what the jobs market is like in the UK? We're currently living in Perth and its so tough here. We're contemplating moving back to England's North East but were wondering about the availability of jobs? Can anyone give me some idea? Would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Not so sure about the NE but around here in Cambridgeshire there is no shortage of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 UK overall unemployment is 5.1% and falling. Generally 5% is considered to be very low, unlikely to ever get 3% say no matter how good the economy is. Things generally feel positive on the street I would say too, I am in the South East and have relatives in the Midlands and everyone is doing well. The NE has a higher unemployment rate though at 7.8% which generally means things would be feeling a bit uncomfortable, but then I expect NE is always above average. At least it is also falling though which is good. If you have family in the area, probably wise to get some ideas from them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I can't comment on the NE but where we are there is lots of work. I was talking about this with my wife and she said if anyone actually wants to work there is no excuse in the current climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 One of the things that really struck me when I arrived in the South of England was the number of job ads in shop windows, compared to Sydney. The job market seems lively here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Again SE is very lively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 There was a slight rise in unemployment recently, and uncertainty relating the UK remaining in the EU may may be part of the reason. It will be interesting to see how things pan out after the referendum in June. T x http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36090124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjwilli Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I think it's purely dependent on where you are living in the UK. We are in the North Yorkshire and we both have fairly good jobs, yet utilities our going up including council tax, nursery fees are going up, the value of our house is barely moving we have been in negative equity for 7 years, unemployment is 6% and I have now not it had a pay rise for 4 years. My oh had a 1% pay rise last year. Currently unemployment in the north east is 8% and To give you a comparison unemployment in Kent is currently 1.6% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Depends what you're looking for. When we were coming back the NE was the only place with a job which matched my husband's skills and I know of a couple of others who have had no problems getting jobs here either. Depending on what you want to do, there seem to be plenty of jobs around, but finding exactly what you're looking for might be more difficult wherever you decide to go. http://www.indeed.co.uk/jobs?q=&l=North+East This might give you an idea Edited April 24, 2016 by caramac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiW101 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. That's a really big help. Appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 perhaps you should try to get a job before you move back so you dont burn bridges & find yourself in a trickier position than you are now. unemployment rates in perth at the end of feb look a lot better than a lot of the uk especially the area you want to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 perhaps you should try to get a job before you move back so you dont burn bridges & find yourself in a trickier position than you are now. unemployment rates in perth at the end of feb look a lot better than a lot of the uk especially the area you want to go to. And of course the unemployment rate in Perth also looks a lot worse than a lot of the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I think it's purely dependent on where you are living in the UK. We are in the North Yorkshire and we both have fairly good jobs, yet utilities our going up including council tax, nursery fees are going up, the value of our house is barely moving we have been in negative equity for 7 years, unemployment is 6% and I have now not it had a pay rise for 4 years. My oh had a 1% pay rise last year. Currently unemployment in the north east is 8% and To give you a comparison unemployment in Kent is currently 1.6% You should look into your utilities, I always shop around and pay less every year as there are some great deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 And of course the unemployment rate in Perth also looks a lot worse than a lot of the UK. Some people are just horrified at the thought of others heading home to the UK aren't they?! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Some people are just horrified at the thought of others heading home to the UK aren't they?! :smile: And even worse, being happy when we get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Some people are just horrified at the thought of others heading home to the UK aren't they?! :smile: Well yes that is certainly how it comes across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 So members are allowed to tell someone in the UK to find work before coming here to Aus,as many do , all the time,, but if someone says it to someone coming to the UK they are belittled ??? I see no difference in the comments, regardless of the way they are thinking of moving. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 So members are allowed to tell someone in the UK to find work before coming here to Aus,as many do , all the time,, but if someone says it to someone coming to the UK they are belittled ??? I see no difference in the comments, regardless of the way they are thinking of moving. Cal x I don't think that it's the actual advice offered here Cal which is the issue, it's more about certain posters who are purportedly happy in Australia constantly drip-feeding negativity towards those seeking to return to the UK. For what it's worth, I think it's rotten too when posters attempt to put off people from moving out to Australia because they have some agenda against the place. Both sets of posters are as bad as each other in my book. :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thl4kel Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 There is a huge difference between SE and NE. NE is officially the worse area in the UK for work. I moved back from Perth a year and half ago to the NE. i would say its tougher here than Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thl4kel Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I would honestly try and find a job here before you comeback I wish I did.. The problem in the NE is there is a hell of a lot of people applying for jobs. The best website you can go on and job search to get an idea of what your up against is http://www.reed.co.uk, the reason for this it details the amount of people who applied for the role. I have applied for jobs in my field, I'm degree qualified and I tend to have about 40 other people applying for the roles I go after. I also apply for lower jobs and there is at least 100 applying. So its tough.. I don't think my WA work experience counts for much at all.. Ironic really because it was the same when I moved to Perth. I am in the process of moving back to Perth. The reasons for me include, job market is poor in NE and I don't want a SE mortgage. Miss the sun and beach.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booma Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Some people are just horrified at the thought of others heading home to the UK aren't they?! :smile: im not horrified. i moved back to the uk myself for a couple of years. it was a huge mistake & wasted a lot of money but sometimes you just have to do it to find out where you really want to be. people should do it with there eyes open though thats all. dont be so sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Just an update. I am currently looking for a plant operator to start next week. We have approached our usual agencies and they simply haven't got anyone available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I would honestly try and find a job here before you comeback I wish I did.. The problem in the NE is there is a hell of a lot of people applying for jobs. The best website you can go on and job search to get an idea of what your up against is www.reed.co.uk, the reason for this it details the amount of people who applied for the role. I have applied for jobs in my field, I'm degree qualified and I tend to have about 40 other people applying for the roles I go after. I also apply for lower jobs and there is at least 100 applying. So its tough.. I don't think my WA work experience counts for much at all.. Ironic really because it was the same when I moved to Perth. I am in the process of moving back to Perth. The reasons for me include, job market is poor in NE and I don't want a SE mortgage. Miss the sun and beach.. I would be very careful - the Perth job market has gone down hill a LOT in the last 18 months. I am originally from the NE - Middlesbrough and I would say it is on a par with some pockets that are worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 It's all milk and honey in UK and terrible in Oz... Apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockinTas Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 It's all milk and honey in UK and terrible in Oz... Apparently... It all depends where you live in either country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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